Romantic Functioning in the Aftermath of Adult Sexual Assault: A Scoping Review

IF 5.4 1区社会学 Q1 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Trauma Violence & Abuse Pub Date : 2024-10-26 DOI:10.1177/15248380241291078

Destiny Fava, Daniel Zweben, Laura Gust

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Abstract

This scoping review investigates the influence of Adult Sexual Assault (ASA) on romantic functioning through an analysis of 16 studies. Four databases were searched (Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Taylor & Francis Online, and ProQuest) in June 2023 for relevant published and grey literature. Emphasis was placed on conducting analyses solely among individuals who had experienced ASA, defined in this context as non-consensual sexual contact occurring at or after the age of 18 years. The review highlighted several factors explored in existing literature, encompassing relationship satisfaction, sexual functioning, partner effects, risk assessment, and protective factors. Results yielded mixed findings on the effects of ASA on relationships and sexual functioning. Insights from the partners of individuals who have experienced ASA illuminate emotional repercussions and communication disruptions, highlighting the intricate relationship dynamics affected by ASA within romantic relationships. Moreover, the review identifies protective factors, such as enhanced relationship communication and partner support, potentially mitigating adverse romantic outcomes. The review also revealed shortcomings in the existing literature, including sparse research on ASA, limited demographic representation, and inadequate control between adult and child sexual assault. These insights inform evidence-based interventions, policy development, and future research directions, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to address ASA’s multifaceted impact on survivors’ romantic well-being.

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成人遭受性侵犯后的恋爱功能：范围审查

本范围界定综述通过对 16 项研究的分析，调查了成人性侵犯（ASA）对恋爱功能的影响。2023 年 6 月，我们在四个数据库（Google Scholar、PsycINFO、Taylor & Francis Online 和 ProQuest）中搜索了相关的已出版文献和灰色文献。重点是仅对经历过 ASA 的个人进行分析，ASA 在此定义为 18 岁或 18 岁以后发生的未经同意的性接触。审查强调了现有文献中探讨的几个因素，包括关系满意度、性功能、伴侣影响、风险评估和保护因素。结果发现，ASA 对人际关系和性功能的影响各不相同。经历过 ASA 的人的伴侣的观点揭示了情感反响和沟通障碍，强调了恋爱关系中受 ASA 影响的错综复杂的关系动态。此外，综述还指出了一些保护性因素，如加强关系沟通和伴侣支持，这些因素有可能减轻不利的恋爱结果。综述还揭示了现有文献中的不足之处，包括对 ASA 的研究稀少、人口代表性有限以及对成人和儿童性侵害的控制不足。这些见解为基于证据的干预措施、政策制定和未来研究方向提供了参考，突出表明需要采取量身定制的方法来解决 ASA 对幸存者恋爱幸福的多方面影响。

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Trauma Violence & Abuse Multiple-

CiteScore

13.60

自引率

7.80%

发文量

131

期刊介绍： Trauma, Violence, & Abuse is devoted to organizing, synthesizing, and expanding knowledge on all force of trauma, abuse, and violence. This peer-reviewed journal is practitioner oriented and will publish only reviews of research, conceptual or theoretical articles, and law review articles. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse is dedicated to professionals and advanced students in clinical training who work with any form of trauma, abuse, and violence. It is intended to compile knowledge that clearly affects practice, policy, and research.